SOUTH LOS ANGELES (FOX 11) - Students at the James A. Foshay Learning Center in South Los Angeles were surprised by $102,000 worth of musical instruments by Stubhub and the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation.

It was the largest gift yet from Stub Hub, which has committed to giving away $3 million worth of musical instruments in the next 3 years.

“Seeing the looks on the kid’s faces when we lift the curtain is worth the price of admission,” said Stub Hub’s Jay Harren.

Vince Womack is the director of the jazz ensemble.

“I’m very proud of them, because I tell them all the time if you keep working hard, you never know what might happen!”

Mr. Womack was honored at Education Through Music - Los Angeles' 2017 Benefit Gala on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017. The organization raises support for music in disadvantaged LA schools and honors those whose contributions through music have positively impacted lives. The event was organized to celebrate together and raise funds to give children hope and success through a well-rounded education, one that includes quality music and arts instruction.

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